The Foundation for a Meaningful Life Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
Student Life
Extended Fay
Clubs (K - Grade 4)
Fay After School Clubs, Winter Term 2023
Please note that Clubs must have a minimum enrollment to run. If a program has low enrollment, students will be able to transfer to another Club or receive a refund. Also, Clubs meet once per week, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
This jam-packed program combines our favorite food decorating challenges with STEM experiments and mixed media projects. Each week, students will move from one subject matter to the next while working on winter-themed projects.
Get moving and active while playing and learning about a variety of sports and games such as soccer, matball, basketball, dodgeball, pillo polo, and kickball. Each week, students will also learn about proper stretching techniques and will participate in warm-up games and exercises.
Sewing is fun! In this club, students will learn the basics of the sewing machine (including safety!) as well as some different hand stitches. They will use their new skills to sew some creative projects including bags, stuffed animals, and accessories. Each project will take about 2-3 weeks to complete. No experience is necessary - beginners are welcome, and projects will be different from previous terms.
Have you ever dreamed of creating a video game? In this club, we’ll dive into game development as students learn the fundamentals of game design, starting with HTML programming. We will use AI technology for storytelling and image creation, infusing unlimited options into game creation. We’ll also work on enhancing writing skills by coding trivia challenges and immersive choose-your-own-adventure games. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate on a group game and will practice the techniques learned throughout the club to craft a game that can be shared with friends and family. No prior experience is needed to participate in this club.
Do you love building and want to learn how to create your own LEGO® creations? This club will teach students how to design and build their own LEGO® models, from simple structures to complex machines. They will also cultivate both their creativity and an engineering mindset as they participate in hands-on experiences and learn techniques for building sturdy and intricate designs. No previous experience is necessary – just bring your willingness to experiment!
During this club, students are taught using a curriculum integrating traditional method books and computer software to allow students to learn at their own pace. Daily practice at home is expected and is essential to student progress. Students in this club are encouraged to register each trimester for the full 2023-2024 academic year, as a recital is scheduled for the spring term.
Instructor: Philip Montgomery, Fay's Music Program Coordinator and Music Teacher
This jam-packed program combines our favorite food decorating challenges with STEM experiments and mixed media projects. Each week, students will move from one subject matter to the next while working on winter-themed projects.
During this club, expert instructors will provide informative and challenging chess lessons to students. Along the way, students will develop critical thinking skills, strengthen their strategizing ability, and will work on practicing good sportsmanship. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. By the end of the term, everyone will participate in a minichess tournament.
Join us outside on the field (or indoors in inclement weather) for a fun-filled soccer experience. Each week, an instructor from F.A.S.T. Athletics will deliver drills and games to students for them to build on a variety of skills. Each week will also focus on a different skill, such as passing, shooting, dribbling, goalkeeping, defending, and more.
The King's fate is in your hands! Can you master the tactics to protect your King and conquer the board? Join us in learning the wonderful game of chess which will help your child develop critical thinking skills, strategizing ability, and sportsmanship. Students will learn the basics of chess in a fun and supportive environment.
During this club, animal lovers will create an exciting array of robotic creatures. Students will learn about gear ratio, tilt and motion sensors, and combining simple machines as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas, and much more. Students will then bring their creations to life with simple programming using picture-block coding on tablets.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Now is your chance! Knitting helps children practice mindfulness, persevere through challenges, and strengthen their fine motor skills. In this club, students will learn beginner knitting skills and complete a project based on their skill level.
Practice at home is encouraged but not required.
Instructor: Willa Gustavson, Fay Second Grade Teacher
During this club, students will learn professional drawing and cartooning techniques to create dynamic animated content. They will also learn basic formulas for creating figures and the best methods for developing memorable cartoon characters. Friends and family will surely be impressed with their new techniques and drawing skills!
During this club, students will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands, or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time.
During this play-based art class, students will experiment with a variety of art materials and mindfulness practices to spark their imagination. They will work on collage crafting, mural art, painting, drawing, and sculpting with clay while enhancing their focus, self expression, self confidence, creativity, and peace of mind.
During this club, students are taught using a curriculum integrating traditional method books and computer software to allow them to learn at their own pace. Daily practice at home is expected and is essential to student progress. Students in this club are encouraged to register each trimester for the full 2023-2024 academic year, as a recital is scheduled for the spring term.
Instructor: Philip Montgomery, Fay's Music Program Coordinator and Music Teacher
During Service Club, students will participate in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the earth. Each project will begin with teaching and discussing a particular issue and will be concluded with a discussion to highlight other ways to get involved from home. Our goal is for students to find a cause they are passionate about and to continue their service work after participating in the club!
During this club, students will work on exciting and educational science projects related to robots, magnets, balloons, experiments with household items, volcanoes, slime, different concoctions, and the science of games! Students will witness spectacular demonstrations and will bring home many projects to share with their families.
Join us for this brand new club that explores different cultural and language based topics each week. The instructor, Shehla Eledroos, has been a teacher in the U.S. for over 20 years and previously taught Hindi in India. The club will feature hands-on experiences and creative activities consisting of arts, crafts, foods, language, cultural dress, yoga, dance, music, and more.
During this club, students are taught using a curriculum integrating traditional method books and computer software to allow them to learn at their own pace. Daily practice at home is expected and is essential to student progress. Students in this club are encouraged to register each trimester for the full 2023-2024 academic year, as a recital is scheduled for the spring term.
Instructor: Philip Montgomery, Fay's Music Program Coordinator and Music Teacher
In this club, students will explore the world of robotics as they follow
instructions to build various models with LEGO® Spike Prime kits. With a partner, they will use motion and color sensors, build and utilize simple machines, and explore software designing using word-block coding. Students will be challenged in fun ways that will captivate their interest and grow their technical skills. The builds will be selected from a combination of GameBots, Attackbots, Space Wars, and Creature Creator programs.